In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a method in a
computer system is provided for managing mammography examination
information. The method includes receiving electronically personal
information of a patient, such as name, demographic information, and
insurance information. Next, digital mammography images of the patient
are produced by a modality for a screening examination and/or diagnostic
examination, and mammography procedure results data is generated that
reflect the results of a procedure examination, such as a biopsy. Then,
the personal information, digital images, and procedure data of the user
are stored in a database and are logically linked to each other. When a
system user, such as a radiologist, is prepared to interpret examination
results, the digital images and procedure data of the user are
electronically displayed to the user responsive to a user request. At
least a first portion of the digital images is electronically retrieved
from the database, and at least a second portion of the digital images is
retrieved from a Picture Archive and Communications System (PACS). Data
from the user representing a medical interpretation of the digital images
and procedure data are received, and a medical report based on the
medical interpretation is automatically generated responsive to receipt
of the interpretation.